Welcome

The
School House Museum is owned and operated by the Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie & McKay Historical Society. It
contains a unique collections of artifacts and photographs -some dating
back to the 1800's - illustrating the history of the Municipality of Laurentian Hills , formerly the
four townships of Rolph Buchanan Wylie and McKay in the Upper Ottawa
Valley. Lumbering is a major component but the Museum encompasses many
facets of local history such as Hydro Electric and Nuclear Power
development, railroads, pioneer farming, highway construction, life on and
along the Ottawa River and home life. Social institutions, schools,
churches, Scouting, Women's Institutes, etc are
represented. The authentic Log House is fully furnished.

The
School House Museum has a new display. It consists of Indian artefacts that
date as far back as 4000 years. The display belongs to Al Bancroft and Guy
Lemire and is on loan to the Museum. [....More]